Point or Pointe

Bianca is home from New York!!!! You know what that means I have a live in model again 💓💓💓

I had just the perfect pattern for her too

Pippa Pants by Rebecca Page

These pants are super comfy!!! They come with a couple of different options on the waist band. These are the wide waist band but without the optional ties.

This pair are made from the beautiful  Kalynda DBP (double brushed poly) from Lush Fabrics

DBP has a great stretch

 DBP is really warm in winter and because I made the full length option they will keep her whole leg warm and ready to work.

DBP is cool in summer, so would be perfect for a 3/4 pair too

Making these Pippa Pants Perfect (PPP) for ballet class

Did I mention they're stretchy 😂

Now she is all warmed up and ready for class

Of course it wouldn't be a proper photo shoot with Bianca without some craziness

Here are my favourite outtakes

 

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PIPPA PANTS

KALYNDA DBP FABRIC

Stephanie XXX

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Faith

Over the last few months I have been testing for Designer Stitch Patterns. These patterns are incredible!!!
My favourite thing is that they are made with different bust sizes 😲💓
I rarely make myself clothes because it is so hard to do all the needed adjustments for my largish bust.
Today I want to share the Faith

My Faith is Top Length with 3/4 sleeves and is made from Rayon that I got at Spotlight
I love 3/4 sleeves because it makes for great in between season wear, which is basically the season all year round here 😂

As you can see Top length covers your butt YAY! I need this length as I have no real bottom so my pants generally sit a bit funny (will have to start making my own pants too)

For my bust I went with a D cup. Most patterns are made to either a B or C cup so I have to size up or do a full bust adjustment and I can rarely be bothered. Designer Stitch patterns start with a B cup and have option all the way up to an E cup. Do however make sure to measure your bust to get the right size as I do normally wear an E cup bra.

Another amazing thing with making this top is my ability to raise my arm. For most people that probably sounds strange but again my shape isn't standard, I am narrow but I carry a bit of weight (generally in my tummy and arms). To get a great fit I was able to use a size 4 neckline and make the rest of the shirt a size 6. This pulled in the width across the shoulders but allowed the for room in my arms YAY

I have seriously worn this top everywhere since I made it. It's so comfortable. I get loads of compliments, especially from my husband who loves that it isn't black or blue (my go to colours) but for me it really is about how comfortable it is. I have bought more fabric so I can try it in other colours too.

If you would like to make a Faith you can purchase the pattern from think bellow, grab it now while it's on sale

FAITH


Stephanie xxx

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COVER GIRL

WOOHOO, I'M SOOOO EXCITED.

I have been working as a brand ambassador for Rebecca Page for just over a year now and for the very first time I woke up a Cover Model (well my sewing and photography)

OVER THE TOP EXCITED

 Of course this was far from the only photo I took lol, Here a few more

This shows you just how functional it is, not just pretty with all those 80's colour feels

Speaking of the 80's let's add a headband

This is Rebecca Page's Bun Hat pattern. It can be made in warm fabrics but I made it in lycra to go with the rest of the outfit.

Now the top Mackenzie is wearing is the same pattern from my last post

The Bralette Tank

This new pattern though has a few options for me to show you

First up you can just make tights without the shorts. They have a beautiful high waist, with exposed elastic. They are super quick to sew, like 15 minutes.

There is even a really short length, which is perfect length for the dancers out there, really good butt coverage without being Nanna length lol

Took a bit of a walk down at the Jetty and took just a few more photos lol

You can grab all these patterns now from the links bellow

SPORTS SHORTS AND LEGGINGS

BRALETTE TANK

WORKOUT WEAR BUNDLE

THE BUN HAT

Stephanie xxx

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Bianca Baby

Dance classes are about to go back here in the southern hemisphere so now is the time to make sure you have the latest pattern from Rebecca Page

BRALETTE TANK

It is such a fast sew, which was really important for me as Bianca was only home for 2 weeks over Christmas.

Bianca is wearing the basic version. It is lined and all the seams are enclosed so it is very comfortable to wear.

The side seams are on a diagonal towards the front, giving a very slimming look (not that Bianca needs that)

The racer back sits perfectly around her shoulder blades which is really important for Bianca, so she can move comfortably

This bralette is size xxs and is made of Lycra from Spotlight

Here are a few detail shots of the front an sides

Of course it wouldn't be a fun photoshoot without Bianca being her true self.

to get this first shot I told her she was being to much

Bianca being sexy 

Asked her to do something with her hands

Suggested we needed a side shot

This was her saying "if I can't be silly are we finished?"

Bianca decided to team the bralette with a pair of Pose Pleated Pants in Crepe. 

Here are the links to the patterns

LADIES BRALETTE TANK

LADIES POSEY PLEATE PANTS

Both patterns are available in kids sizes too

Stephanie xxx

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Doing my bit with a FREEBIE

This year I have decided to do my bit for the planet by not buying any new clothes. I will make do with what I have or sew what I need.

With this in mind I went through all my clothes and found a pair of jeans that couldn't be repaired 😢

I didn't just want to throw them away adding to the tons of clothes that end up in landfill every year, so I went looking for an easy scrap busting pattern. 

This is Rebecca Page's 

Scarf Cuff & Purse Charm

 It turned out really cute with my handbag but when my 13 year old niece came over and we found a few different ways to use it

 Makes a lovely wrist cuff

We wrapped the cuff part around her hair twice for a cute hair tie

 Then we realised it would make a cute ring too

This was such a quick, no sew make because I used the hem of the jeans to make the cuff. The only thing that cost anything was 2 sets of snaps.

Awesome FREE school holiday fun that's good for the planet too

Get the FREE pattern from the link below

SCARF CUFF & PURSE CHARM

Stephanie xxx

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